I don’t use the fast idle to start even when cold. As Gypsy said it disables with a click when yo7 back the throttle off. Try start the bike, if it doesn’t start leave it for a good 30secs to 1minute. Don’t keep trying to start it. Than give it another go, should sound like it’s cranking the motor quicker and pop to life. Something to do with lithium battery warming up? I know it sounds odd but read this in the manual and seems to work. Did a consumption on mine and was looking at 17k to the litre. Reckon 15 easy, so 130km plus? Mic

Its up to you.
More of a ADR requirement for them to be road registered.
Have a look at what other riders in the bush do, I'd say the majority remove them because at some stage a stick will get caught in it and break it anyway.
Motocross bikes I believe come without.
If you feel more comfortable with it leave it on, just trim it?

Well what a weekend.
If I could use one word to sum it up, Extraordinarily.
Ric awesome photos and vids.
Made the trek up with PeteM and met some of the crew at Beulah, than off to Yaapeet to meet the rest and gear up for a quick ride.
Sand is new to me , only ever rode on it fifteen odd years ago at Beachport, so it was a very educational warm up ride.
With a lot off downs and some tips from the regulars, it eventually started to make sense.
Lean Back, Relax, Faster is better and if your not sure Gas it!
With a flat, and repair in the rain, we headed back to dry out, eat have a few drinks and get some rest for the day that was to unfold.
This warm up ride gave us a good indication of what was to come.
Saturday was one of those days that I will remember for a long time.
Had some OMG moments, with a few track detours which could have landed me in trouble with the DSE for plowing down trees, and one close call with a Roo.
Had some good fun chasing and being chased by Jman, (he can vouch for the Roo).
Every time I thought I was humming along, there was this noise behind me followed by a glimpse of BearMX , he hums!
Thanks to Arbo, Arthur, Dale and Co for the ride lead and support, A special thanks to Bruce for tail duties, his patience and tips.
I think the tail man is the unforgotten Hero, gives up his free run for the benefit of the group, he also mentioned to the group if your on a corner and need a squirt point it in the direction of the ride leader, think I nailed that one.
Thanks to Ric for the practice in tube changing and a most sincere thanks for the next days efforts.
With 350 odd KM's for the day, and two assisted tube changes, when I got back I knew i was going to feel this one, which is the case right now.
For someone who was in two minds about going I'm glad I went and also not.
Why not you may ask,
Sand Blasted The New Bike & some good battle scars.
Spark Arrestor Fell Out
Broke the Buckle on my BumBag.
Lost my GOPRO and with that, all the footage.
Some signs off Concussion.
Why Yes,
ALL THE ABOVE (In the Why Not Bit)
Awesome Location
Awesome Riding
Awesome Crew & Backup
Awesome Locals (I think the attendees know who I mean).
Awesome Weather (which you can't plan but we had it).
Every time I meet new people on Dirtriderz I'm always blown away, what a great group of people this forum Attracts!
Ric offered to try find my lost Gopro on Sunday, it was like trying to look for a needle in a haystack, but was worth a try, if your ever out in Big Desert and on Moonah Trk, Eagle Trk joining Nth Sth Trk and you spot a Gopro, let me know.
If you haven't done it, give it a go, but be prepared, it's a BIG DAY OUT.
Would I do it again, let me get over this one and I'll let you know.
Thanks again Arbo and to all the group who made it a memorable weekend.
Till next time,
See Ya In The Dirt/Sand.

I have had mine come out as well, five bikes and a 20KM round trip and spotted it on the ground, lucky.
Drill two holes in the top of the cradle and two near bottom, if you do them right the bottom cable tie sits across the Garmin inscription between the screen and IN / OUT buttons.
Never moves now and the roller doesn't matter.
Just need two cable ties for every ride, normally i don't take it off through the ride, but spare cable ties its back on again.
These are of the bracket I made for the 640, the bottom photo is whats on my Husky now that use to be on the Berg.
I don't think the guy makes these aluminium brackets anymore, but they are pretty good.

Peeps,
May want to get on board and have your say.
This covers
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Central West Investigation
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The Notice of Investigation was published on 21 June 2017. Submissions close on Monday 21 August 2017.
On 20 March 2017, VEAC was requested to conduct a Central West Investigation.
The investigation covers public land in the vicinity of the Wombat, Wellsford, Mount Cole and Pyrenees Range forests within the area shown on this map.
The purpose of the investigation is to:
a) identify and evaluate the condition, natural and biodiversity values and cultural, social and economic values and the current uses of public land in the specified area; and
make recommendations for the balanced use and appropriate management arrangements to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural values.
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